Catcher
leg guards/shin guards are a pair of guards for the knee and shin of the
both legs of the user. Each of these guards have a shell-like knee
protector and a shin protector. The protectors of each guard are joined
by a pair of hinge pins and their hinge axes are common.Types of catcher's leg guards: The leg guards are designed to serve the catchers. Considering the safety level, different catchers have different choices :
- Single knee shin guards are engineered to fit close to your leg for improved mobility and flexibility
- Double knee shin guards
- Triple knee shin guards
Depending on the age, the size of these guards vary. We have brought a rough idea to you for choosing the best fit guards.
| Age group | Age Range (in years) | Size (length) |
| Adult | 16+ | 16-18 inches |
| Adult/ Intermediate | 14-16 | 14.5-15.5 inches |
| Intermediate/Youth | 11-14 | 13- 14.5 inches |
| Youth | Below 11 | 10.5-13 inches |
Features of Catchers Leg Guard/Shin Guard:
- Designed for extreme protection and light-weight mobility.
- The leg guards have either single, double or triple knee designs
that offer extended shin pad protection with built-up deep kneecap
padding and a stylish wrap-around shin plate.
- The shin guards come with an extra pad in the knee for
additional protection and comfort.
- Technological advancements let each player have a custom fit
with just the turn of a screw and also provide additional protection
to the outside calf area.
- The leg guards have raised rivets so an extended toe may be added.
If you want a perfect professional fitting of leg guards, then you should measure from the center of your kneecap to the bottom of your shin to determine proper fit. A nice fitting leg guard will provide an enhanced level of comfort and it will increase your efficiency too.
